Award-winning Ghanaian highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has revealed his desire to connect with Gen Z musicians and emerging artistes, saying he wants to use his wealth of experience to help develop the next generation of Ghanaian musical talents.
The celebrated highlife artiste made the revelation during an interview with broadcaster Kafui Dey, where he explained that despite his years in the music industry, he still feels young and believes he has much more to offer.
“I want to join Gen Z because I feel young. I think music is still in me,” Ofori Amponsah said.
Ofori Amponsah Says His Music Journey Is Not Over
According to the highlife star, he considers himself to be only halfway through his music career and is interested in exploring new opportunities while remaining actively involved in Ghana’s entertainment industry.
Ofori Amponsah said he wants to take a different approach to his career by creating opportunities to collaborate with younger musicians and contribute to their professional development.
“I feel that I am in the middle of my career, so I want to do something else,” he explained.
Highlife Legend Plans to Mentor Emerging Artistes
As part of his vision, Ofori Amponsah said he plans to work closely with young musicians and share the knowledge and lessons he has gained throughout his successful career.
He explained that mentoring young artistes would allow him to pass on the experience of established Ghanaian musicians while helping emerging talents understand the foundations of a successful career in music.
“I’ll bring on board the kids, the young ones, and teach them the ways of the great musicians like myself and the others that Ghana has known,” he said.
The musician believes his youthful mindset continues to give him the energy and motivation to remain relevant in the Ghanaian music industry.
Ofori Amponsah added that he still sees himself as young at heart and believes he has an important role to play in shaping the future of Ghanaian highlife music.
“I still feel and think like a kid,” he added.
His comments have sparked interest in the possibility of the highlife star taking on a stronger mentorship role for young Ghanaian musicians, potentially creating new collaborations between established artistes and the country’s emerging generation of performers.
Watch full interview here courtesy of Kafui Dey
Source: newsthemegh.com